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Arrest

Woman arrested over investigation into alleged harassment of Taoiseach Simon Harris

The arrest was made as part of ongoing investigations into the alleged harassment of Harris on 2 May.

LAST UPDATE | 15 Aug

A WOMAN IN her 50s has been arrested for alleged harassment of Taoiseach Simon Harris.

The woman was arrested this morning for an alleged offence contrary to the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act.

The arrest was made as part of ongoing investigations into the alleged harassment of Harris on 2 May, when a group of anti-immigration protestors gathered at his home.

The woman is currently detained at a garda station in Co Wicklow.

A garda spokesperson said there will be no further comment at this time.

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